Chokinka, one of the eight Sennin (Immortals), cutting fragments of cloth which turn into butterflies
Chokika cutting off pieces of his dress which change into butterflies (description from the Messel-Rosse inventory)
History note: Colonel Leonard C. Messel (1872-1953); his daughter Anne, Countess of Rosse (1902-1992)
Bought with a grant from the National Heritage Memorial Fund and a gift from The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
Method of acquisition: Bought (1985) by Countess of Rosse, Anne
17th Century#
1650
-
1700
Watercolour : Gold and colours
Accession number: PD.110-1985
Primary reference Number: 126096
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